Sr Strategic Sourcing Mgr

Sr Strategic Sourcing Mgr

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

Job Description

Drive best value supplier selection to achieve year over year savings on over $600M spend

Practice tenured experience in category management and sourcing in areas : HR, Finance, Tax, Contingent Workforce, Sales, GTM, Benefits, Workplace Services, Facilities, Real Estate, Security

Ensure sourcing serves as a critical enabler and value add to the business, while also governing spend and reducing contractual risk for our business stakeholders in operations

Manage, advise, and engage in the sourcing and contracting processes including evaluating, negotiating, and entering into contracts and renewing relationships with suppliers of goods and services.

Identify, evaluate and implement sourcing industry trends to advance company strategic sourcing excellence

Strengthen partnerships with business functions across the company to provide valuable consultation.

Ensure key business partners understand the strategic and tactical direction for sourcing efforts allowing for integration with company and department strategies

Develop a strong strategic advisor / partner relationship with the legal function to ensure best in class contracting practices are in place globally

Qualifications

Be a candidate who comes equipped to build and maintain a world class team of both employees and service partners

10+ years' experience in the strategic and operational aspects of sourcing and procurement in a high growth, dynamic environment

Demonstrated experience working in the Professional Services category. Experience in the sub-categories of IT Services, Contingent Workforce, Consulting, Employee Benefits, Workplace Services, Finance, Tax, Sales, GTM, Facilities, Real Estate, Security, etc.

Have exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to cultivate and maintain strong internal and external relationships at all levels

Have deep knowledge of contract development legal issues, strong project management skills and a strong customer service focus

Have demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategy, governance and structure in a rapidly changing environment

Willingness to adapt to new ways of working and problem solving to meet changes in demand

Exhibit strong analytical, conceptual thinking, strategic planning and execution skills

Be a proven creative thinker with a problem-solving approach

Have an excellent track record of establishing relationships, influencing and negotiating competing priorities among business partners

Have a proven ability to deliver concise and simple written and verbal communications to cross functional stakeholders and executives

Have an excellent grasp of business-oriented financial concepts, financial analysis, budget formulation, and business case development

Hold one or more relevant industry designations CPP, CPPM or equivalent

MBA degree is preferred

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $137,500 - $240,700, plus equity (when applicable), variable / incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.